Our hope

One of my favorite scriptures is found in Philippians 1:6.

I am sure of this, that he who started a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.

We see more of that idea in 12-13 of chapter 2.

…continue working out your salvation with awe and reverence, for the one bringing forth in you both the desire and the effort—for the sake of his good pleasure—is God. (Philippians 2:12-13, NET)

One thing that has always given me hope as a Christian is that even though I see all my sins and weaknesses, God never gives up on me. What he has started, he will complete.

Even now, he is working in me, giving me the desire and the ability to be more like Jesus.

Sometimes that process seems slow. I still see all my flaws. I am far from perfect. But I have also seen the change God has worked in my life over the years.

And I stand in awe and reverence at his incredible grace toward me each and every day. That’s what motivates me to keep following after him.

Not guilt.

Not fear of God’s anger or rejection of me.

But his amazing grace.

Is that your hope?

What motivates you?